The Great British Bake Off Expels Fourth Contestant After Back-to-School Week Challenges

In the latest episode of The Great British Bake Off (season 16), the remaining nine bakers faced a "Back to School" themed week with challenges including flapjacks for the Signature, a handmade school cake for the Technical, and a nostalgic school fete Showstopper. Jessika, a 32-year-old drag king and service designer from London, was eliminated after struggling with the texture of her bakes and technical difficulties, with judge Prue Leith describing her as a creative risk-taker who unfortunately took risks too far this week. Jasmine emerged as a frontrunner after winning Star Baker for the second consecutive week, impressing judges with her consistency and strong performances across all challenges. Jessika shared that her time on the show was rewarding despite the exit, including playful moments like jokingly proposing to host Alison Hammond, highlighting her fun and creative spirit. The episode highlighted both the challenges and nostalgic elements of the school-themed tasks, with some bakers struggling with texture and technical aspects but others managing to impress, setting the stage for an exciting competition ahead.